Niang

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Pronounced NYAHNG /ˈnjɑŋ/Medium

Meaning: From the Chin/Zomi languages of Myanmar, 'a lady; a young woman; a girl' — a common element in Chin women's names; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lady; a young woman: Niang is a Chin name. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'NYAHNG').

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Origin LowChin

MeaningFrom the Chin/Zomi languages of Myanmar, 'a lady; a young woman; a girl' — a common element in Chin women's names; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7051 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Niang comes from the Chin/Zomi languages of Myanmar, 'a lady; a young woman; a girl' — a common element in Chin women's names (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name (said 'NYAHNG').

In the U.S. it appears in Chin/Burmese refugee families. Rare, a-lady-and-a-young-woman at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Niang means 'a lady; a young woman; a girl' in the Chin/Zomi languages of Myanmar — a common element in Chin women's names — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NYAHNG').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Niang — Chin; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Niang mean?

Niang is a Chin/Zomi name for 'a lady; a young woman'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Niang?

It's said NYAHNG /ˈnjɑŋ/ — one syllable.

Is Niang a boy or girl name?

Niang is a girl's name.

How popular is Niang?

Niang is a rare name in the U.S.